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Upcoming MEP System Update Meetings and Webinars
Below is a general schedule of upcoming MEP system-level meetings and webinars. We are still in the planning stage for many of these activities so final locations may change.
- May 8: MEP System Update Webinar, 2:00-3:30 EST
- May 21 – 23: Northeast / Mid Atlantic Regional meeting (tentative location in Philadelphia, PA)
- June 24: MEP Advisory Board Meeting (Denver, CO or Salt Lake City, UT)
- June 25 – 27: Pacific Northwest / Southwest Regional meeting (Denver, CO or Salt Lake City, UT)
- July 22 – 24: Midwest / Southeast Regional meeting (tentative location in Charlotte, NC)
- September 11: System Update Webinar, 2:00 – 3:30 EST
- September 18 –19: MEP System Update Meeting (tentative location in Portland, OR, to be held in conjunction with the SSTI meeting)
If you have any questions, please contact Kari Reidy at Kari.reidy@nist.gov| (301) 975-4919
Lean Product Development Webinar Series (April-June 2013)
Please join us for a webinar series devoted to Lean Product Development. NIST MEP will host 6 webinars and you are encouraged to commit to attend all 6 sessions. Our presenter, Ron Mascitelli, will provide detailed coaching corresponding to specific chapters from the “Mastering Lean Product Development” textbook and recommend you procure a copy of the book in advance and read the appropriate chapters prior to each webinar. Copies of the book are available through the following link. www.techper.com/books
Check out our schedule for the webinar series below. Each webinar will start at 2:00pm EST and end at 3:30 p.m. EST. The webinar links for the first two webinars are located next to the date by its title.
- Friday, April 5 - Session 1: Building a Business Case Brief and Prioritizing Development Projects (Reference: Chapter 1 in Mastering Lean Product Development)
- Friday, April 19 - Session 2: Managing Development Resources in a Multi-Project Environment (Reference: Chapter 2 in Mastering Lean Product Development)
- Friday, May 3 (2:00-3:30pm Eastern) Session 3: Visual Workflow Management / Visual Project Boards (Reference: Chapter 4 in Mastering Lean Product Development)
- Friday, May 17 (2:00-3:30pm Eastern) Session 4: Defining Market Requirements for a New Product (Reference: Chapter 5 in Mastering Lean Product Development)
- Friday, May 31 (2:00-3:30pm Eastern) Session 5: Visual Project Planning and Risk Management (Reference: Chapter 6 in Mastering Lean Product Development)
- Tuesday, June 11th (2:00-3:30pm Eastern) Session 6: LPD Sales process and implementation
For additional information, please contact Brian Lagas at Brian.Lagas@nist.gov, 301-975-5043
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MEP Innovation Services / Training – 2013
NIST MEP is pleased to announce continuing support of the Black Belt training in 2013. We have heard from many that you are anxious to get back on your journey to become Black Belt certified or begin your training. As you may remember, we sent out a communication at the end of December 2012 detailing some of the changes to the Innovation Engineering training. Please read the updated policies, procedures and FAQs that are posted on MEIS. This document explains the changes and updated policies to the Black Belt certification program.
Below are the dates for 2013 training.
- March 25 - 29
- April 15 - 19
- May 13 - 17
- June 9 - 13 (location: University of Maine - open to all)
- July 22 - 26
- August 19 - 23
- September 23 - 27
- October 21 - 25
- November 11 - 15
- December 9 - 13
If you have any questions about the policies, about Black Belt certification, or to schedule training, please contact Kari Reidy at Kari.reidy@nist.gov| (301) 975-4919
2013 Scholarship Opportunities by the Manufacturing Institute
University of Phoenix and The Manufacturing Institute are offering ten full-tuition scholarships toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a manufacturing-related degree program at University of Phoenix. Aimed at developing a new generation of skilled and competitive manufacturing workers, the scholarships will allow recipients to choose online or ground classes so they can continue their career while earning their degrees.
Eligible candidates must:
- Be currently employed by a manufacturer or interested in pursuing a manufacturing career.
- Not be currently enrolled at University of Phoenix.
- Apply between March 5, 2013 and April 30, 2013.
Visit phoenix.edu/mischolar for details, including complete eligibility and application information
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The 2013 McGladrey Manufacturing & Distribution Monitor Survey
Since 2006, the McGladrey Manufacturing & Distribution Monitor has helped companies address operational efficiencies, growth strategies, exporting best practices and more. Monitor results and analysis are shared with media, industry associations and government policy-makers to help these groups understand the challenges and concerns facing our industry today. Through the survey your manufacturing clients can weigh in on issues that affect the success of their business.
By participating in the survey, the manufacturer will receive:
- A customized benchmark report comparing your responses to the that of your peers across the country, as well as to groupings of companies similar to your own.
- Data to help you plan and execute your strategic objectives.
- An industry advocate who will provide insights to congressional and administrative representatives on your behalf.
The Survey is open until March 22, 2013. Click here to access the survey. If you are interested in viewing last year's 2012 Manufacturing & Distribution Monitor Report, click here.
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What's Happening Around MEP
Good Jobs, Green Jobs 2013 Conference
April 16-17, 2013
MEP Centers – Be a Convener for the 2013 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference
The 2013 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference is an exciting opportunity to highlight your organization by serving as a Conference Convener. Conference Conveners have a special opportunity to participate in this unique event that brings together business and community leaders, elected officials and opinion makers, union members and environmentalists for the nation's leading forum for sharing ideas and strategies on how to grow a clean, green economy that creates good jobs.
As a Conference Convener, your organization will:
- Have its name listed as a Convener in Conference materials – and gain the visibility to thousands of attendees
- Assist in promotional efforts by sharing materials within your network
- Be provided with promotional materials and tools to support outreach efforts, including: conference flyers, website collateral, and recruitment materials
To learn more about how to serve as a Conference Convener and to highlight your organization at the 2013 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference, please contact Dave McGonagle or visit the Good Jobs Green Jobs website.
NIST Vacancy Announcement: Director, Smart Grid and Cyber-Physical Systems Program Office
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, Maryland, is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Director, Smart Grid and Cyber-Physical Systems Program Office. This is a career Senior Executive Service (SES) position. The Director, Smart Grid and Cyber-Physical Systems Program Office, will work with industry and government partners to lead the development and deployment of measurement science and standards required to create a new generation of interoperable, dynamic, and efficient “smart systems” through the convergence of networking, information, and communication technologies with distributed sensing, control, data analytics, and predictive tools. The resulting cyber-physical systems will form the core innovation-based growth engine for the Industrial Internet revolution and grow new high-value American jobs and the economy in a broad range of sectors such as energy, manufacturing, transportation, buildings, critical infrastructure, and emergency response.
For information or to apply for this position, visit web site usajobs.gov and search for vacancy number: SES-2013-0010. The vacancy closes on April 11, 2013.
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MEP in the NEWS
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GENEDGE ALLIANCE announces the Innovation Commercialization grant award to Bristol Compressors International. The Innovation Commercialization Project will accelerate high technology economic growth and support job increases for the region. Bristol Compressors International Incorporated designs and manufactures compressors for residential and light commercial air conditioning, heat pump and refrigeration applications across global markets. Headquartered in Bristol, Va., the company serves original equipment manufacturers and wholesale distributors on six continents and in more than 50 countries around the world. Read Article
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South Piedmont technology council honored GENEDGE ALLIANCE with Chairman's Award The Chairman's Award recognizes visionary leadership to promote technology in the region. Executive Director Jeff Kohler accepted the award on behalf of GENEDGE.Read Article
Calendar of Events 
March 19, 2013
SBA Small Business Teaming Pilot Program: Lean how to be successful in doing business with the railroad through technical compliance
LIFT is hosting a event that will address the compliance requirements for products intended for the rail and transit marketplace. Included in the presentation will be an introduction to the rail and transit working environment and how products are classified by the location of their intended use and how that classification drives their compliance needs. The international, national and regional standards used to attest compliance will also be reviewed as will suggested elements of a compliance program that a manufacturer can use.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: The Morrelly Homeland Security Center, Bethpage, NY
Info: Event Details
Contact: Diane Muscarella at LIFT
March 26, 2013
Webcast: Bringing "Made in America" Back to American Innovation
Join us in a webcast to learn more about the Edison Nation® Made in America program and what it can do for your manufacturing clients. The retailers participating in this program are Belk, Bob Timberlake, Snapware, Pyrex, Worx, Chicago Cutlery, ToyQuest, and Corelle who are looking for U.S. based manufacturers that are capable of and interested in making production quantities for new product ideas. This is a great opportunity for U.S. based manufacturers to bid on making products with a guaranteed large distribution channel. The product idea request for quotes and bid packages will be sent mid to late March through MEP Connect.
Webinar Link
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Password: Welcome
For questions, please contact Dave Cranmer (David.Cranmer@nist.gov | 301-975-5753) or Caroline Ranghel Ashley (Ranghel@rti.org | 919- 541-6822)
March 27, 2013
Strengthening U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing: Opportunities and Initiatives at the Department of Energy
US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE), will discuss their new initiative to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in clean energy manufacturing. This complimentary webinar has been designed specifically for MEP Centers and manufacturing companies and provides potential diversification and growth opportunities for manufacturing companies.
Webinar Link
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Password: CEMC
Contact: Linda Nielson
April 2-4, 2013
Tech Scouting and TDMI Workshops in Pennsylvania, and Tennessee
The course provides MEP representatives with the instruction and tools needed to initiate Technology Scouting and TDMI services for MEP clients. This training is part of a larger collaboration between NIST MEP and RTI International to bring RTI practitioners’ new market research and scouting skills to MEP field agents.
Below are the dates, name of center hosting, and location of each workshop:
April 2-4, 2013 | Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Centers | Crowne Plaza Harrisburg, PA
May 7-9, 2013 | Tennessee Center for Industrial Services | Radisson Airport Hotel Nashville, TN
For questions, please contact Dave Cranmer (David.Cranmer@nist.gov | 301-975-5753) or Caroline Ranghel Ashley (Ranghel@rti.org | 919- 541-6822)
April 18, 2013
SBA Small Business Training Series: Bonding - Successful tips for small businesses
There are certain instances when small businesses are required to obtain bonding – this training session, hosted by LIFT, is designed to address many of the issues / questions that small businesses encounter.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: The Morrelly Homeland Security Center, Bethpage, NY
Info: Event Details
Contact: Diane Muscarella at LIFT
May 17, 2013
U.S. Commercial Service Trade Winds – Asia
Seoul, Korea and the dynamic cities of Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo and Manila offer global sales potential for U.S. businesses in a range of industry sectors. Learn how to increase profits and overcome barriers in the growing Asia-Pacific region and network with the region's leading industry and government officials and experienced U.S. and global companies. Meet one-on-one with top Asia business experts from the U.S. Embassies and Consulates from the region for the latest trade leads and market entry strategies. Find a partner or customer through screened business-to-business meetings in Korea, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.
Info: Register your interest to receive a complimentary market assessment at exportgov. For additional information, contact tradewindsasia@trade.gov, Leslie.drake@trade.gov or judy.kornfeld@trade.gov.
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Make it in America" Manufacturer of the Week!
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Kirtz Shutter, a client of Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance, is based in Stillwater, OK, and specializes in high end, custom plantation shutters. Their team of craftsman has been making bench quality interior shutters from authentic hardwoods since 1989.
Visit the NIST MEP public site to learn more about this company and how the center is helping them grow.
For more information about NIST MEP's "Make it in America" Manufacturer of the Week, please contact Karen Lellock (karen.lellock@nist.gov | 301-975-4269).
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